Archive · 18 Sep 2025
CEOs Voice Concerns Over Trump's Policies at Private Meeting
Top business leaders met privately to discuss their worries about the Trump administration's policies.
They were concerned about tariffs, saying it has hurt their businesses.
Most aren't planning to increase their investments in the U.S. They also disapproved of pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Despite their concerns, they expressed confidence in America's ability to compete globally, but are concerned about the current business environment.
CEOs shared worries about tariffs, immigration, and economic uncertainty.
71% of executives said tariffs have hurt their businesses.
62% do not plan to increase U.S. manufacturing/infrastructure investments.
80% disapproved of Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve.
CEOs expressed confidence in American capitalism's ability to compete.
- Who
- Top U.S. CEOs
- What
- Shared concerns regarding Trump's policies on tariffs, immigration, and the economy.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Yale School of Management meeting
- Why
- To privately discuss their concerns and the impact of current policies.
CEOs
Trump Administration
Tariffs
CEOs
Tariffs are largely hurting businesses.
Trump Administration
Not explicitly stated.
Federal Reserve
CEOs
Pressure is eroding the Federal Reserve's independence.
Trump Administration
Not explicitly stated.
- Event Organizer
- Yale School of Management
- Tariff Impact (CEOs)
- 71% reported tariffs as harmful
- Investment Plans
- 62% not planning to increase U.S. investment
- Fed Independence
- 71% said Fed independence eroded
- Meeting Concerns
- Tariffs, immigration, economic uncertainty
